Bill Text: NJ A2036 | 2012-2013 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Requires private entity primarily engaged in business of providing transportation for passengers in wheelchairs to secure passengers in wheelchairs using four-point securement system and to secure unoccupied wheelchairs.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-3)
Status: (Passed) 2012-09-19 - Approved P.L.2012, c.53. [A2036 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2012-A2036-Amended.html
ASSEMBLY, No. 2036
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
215th LEGISLATURE
INTRODUCED JANUARY 17, 2012
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman DAVID C. RUSSO
District 40 (Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic)
Assemblyman UPENDRA J. CHIVUKULA
District 17 (Middlesex and Somerset)
Assemblywoman MARLENE CARIDE
District 36 (Bergen and Passaic)
Assemblyman JOHN S. WISNIEWSKI
District 19 (Middlesex)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblymen Rumana and Milam
SYNOPSIS
Requires private entity primarily engaged in business of providing transportation for passengers in wheelchairs to secure passengers in wheelchairs using four-point securement system and to secure unoccupied wheelchairs.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Senate Transportation Committee on May 17, 2012, with amendments.
An Act concerning wheelchair securement and amending P.L.2008, c.79.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. Section 1 of P.L.2008, c.79 (C.39:3-76.2l) is amended to read as follows:
1. a. The driver of a passenger automobile shall secure or cause to be secured any [wheelchaired] passenger using a wheelchair in a properly adjusted and fastened wheelchair securement and occupant securement device. The securement devices shall be in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
For the purposes of this act, the term "passenger automobile" shall include vans, pick-up trucks, and utility vehicles.
b. A private entity which is primarily engaged in the business of providing transportation for passengers using wheelchairs shall secure or cause to be secured any passenger using a wheelchair using a properly adjusted and fastened four-point securement system. The private entity shall also properly secure any unoccupied wheelchair.
For the purposes of this subsection:
"Four-point securement system" means a complete four-point system that includes four wheelchair restraints to secure a wheelchair to the vehicle floor; 1[occupant securements;]1 a lap and shoulder belt that integrates to the rear wheelchair restraints; and floor anchorages installed in the vehicle floor.
(cf: P.L.2008, c.79, s.1)
2. This act shall take effect on the 365th day next following enactment.
